Cooking and writing
Originally published at Through the Tollbooth. Please leave any comments there.
When I am drafting a new manuscript, I do a lot of cooking.
Actually, when I’m revising I cook even more.
When I’m cooking, I’m creating. I’m thinking. I’m playing music. All these things let my subconscious ramble (and gives me enough space to think about something besides politics!!) When I cook, I think. I smell. I imagine details. My family thinks I’ve done something with my day!
(Let’s face it…sometimes we need some product while we’re in the process!)
If you aren’t sold yet, eating well also serves my creative process. I also write a lot better and faster when I take care of myself!
When I’m writing, I NEVER diet.
So this week, I’m going to share some of my favorite recipes that help me write. An appetizer. A main course. A salad. and a special celebration dessert.
Here’s your appetizer:
Sarah’s AMAZIN’ humus!!!
2 cups canned chick peas, drained
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (This is the SECRET ingredient!!)
1 tsp cumin
1/3 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
parsley for garnish
Basically, put all this stuff in a food processor, season to taste, and eat. For years, my friends invite me to pot luck dinners JUST so I can bring the humus. It’s REALLY good with pita. Or tabouli. Or next to a piece of grilled tomato.
It’s also the kind of snack that can sit right next to the computer as I’m writing.
Bon Appetit, and happy writing!